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Maintenance and Cleaning of AURICAL OTOcam 300
4.1
Service and repair
When you unpack AURICAL OTOcam 300 and accessories, it is a good idea to keep the packing material in which they were
delivered.If you need to send AURICAL OTOcam 300 in for service, the original packing material will protect against dam-
age during transport, etc.
Warning
•
For safety and in order not to void the warranty, the AURICAL OTOcam 300 housing should only be opened
and serviced by authorised service personnel at authorised workshops.
In case of any defects, please make a detailed description of the defect(s) and contact your local distributor. Do not use a
defective device.
Note
•
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the AURICAL OTOcam 300 housing.
4.2
Cleaning
Never use sharp or pointed objects for cleaning!
Warning
•
Do not clean the otoscope in an ultrasonic bath and do not gas-sterilize or autoclave the otoscope!
1. Disconnect AURICAL OTOcam 300 from the computer.
2. Use a soft, slightly damp cloth with a small amount of mild detergent on it to clean the housing, camera head, plugs
and cable.
Caution
•
Do not allow any moisture inside the device!
3. If the glass surface of the lens is very dirty, use a cotton pad with alcohol to clean it.
4. After cleaning, remove the cleaning agents thoroughly by wiping with a cloth dampened with pure, deionised water.
5. Finally, carefully dry all surfaces of AURICAL OTOcam 300 and the glass surface of the lens with a soft cloth.
4.2.1
Cleaning accessories
Specula
Specula are disposable and therefore should not be cleaned or re-used.
There are no special requirements for the disposal of specula.
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Otometrics - AURICAL OTOcam 300
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